Brilliant Blue G Recall Lawsuit

Brilliant Blue G (BBG) is now being recalled nationwide in response to multiple reports of fungal endophthalmitis (eye infections) in patients who were given the drug during eye surgeries. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and state public health agencies are actively investigating these adverse events. Signs and symptoms of Brilliant Blue G-induced fungal endophthalmitis may include decreased vision, pain, redness in the eye, and blurred vision.

Brilliant Blue G Update 4/20/12: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning today stating that it has received numerous reports of a serious eye infection known as fungal endophthalmitis in patients being treated with Brilliant Blue G (BBG) during eye surgery. This is the FDA’s second Brilliant Blue G warning to be issued in a month. Click here to learn more.

Free Brilliant Blue G Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one has developed fungal endophthalmitis or any other serious side effect after being treated with Brilliant Blue G, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a suit against the manufacturer of Brilliant Blue G and we can help.

What’s the Problem with Brilliant Blue G?

March 19, 2012 – The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning today stating that it had received reports of endophthalmitis (eye infections) in a number of individuals in several states who were treated with Brilliant Blue G (BBG) during eye surgeries.

According to the FDA’s warning, the BBG was supplied by Franck’s Compounding Lab in Ocala, Florida. In response to the adverse event reports, Franck’s Pharmacy issued a nationwide recall for all lots of Brilliant Blue G on March 9, 2012. BBG is not currently approved by the FDA.

FDA is advising clinicians in possession of Brilliant Blue G to immediately quarantine and return any remaining product. This includes any and all lots of BBG received by Franck’s Pharmacy.

Fungal Endophthalmitis

Fungal endophthalmitis is a serious health condition characterized by an inflammation of tissues inside the eyes which has been reported as a rare complication of eye surgery. Signs and symptoms of Brilliant Blue G-induced fungal endophthalmitis may include:

decreased vision

pain

redness, especially after eye surgery

blurred vision

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, it does not necessarily mean that you have fungal endophthalmitis. However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms after being treated with Brilliant Blue G, you should contact your eye doctor for a complete exam immediately.

Treatment for individuals affected by BBG-induced fungal endophthalmitis may include:

vitrectomy

intraocular antibiotics

intraocular anti-inflammatory agents

Unfortunately, even with swift and aggressive treatment, many patients with fungal endophthalmitis may never regain their full vision.

Do You Have a Brilliant Blue G Lawsuit?

The Product Liability & Defective Drug Litigation Group at our law firm is an experienced team of trial lawyers that focus on the representation of plaintiffs in Brilliant Blue G lawsuits. We are handling individual litigation nationwide and currently accepting new fungal endophthalmitis cases in all 50 states.

Free Brilliant Blue G Lawsuit Evaluation: If you or a loved one has developed fungal endophthalmitis or any other serious side effect after being treated with Brilliant Blue G, you should contact our law firm immediately. You may be entitled to compensation by filing a Brilliant Blue G fungal endophthalmitis suit and we can help.